Job summary
- Main area
- Genetics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-HS042-0925
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CIGC (Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru)
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Pre-Registered Clinical Scientist
Band 6
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Scientists (pre-registration) to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week.
These are permanent, full time posts currently based at Wales Genomic Health Centre, Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7YU
The pay progression steps for this Band 6 post begin at £39263 and top at £47,280. Typically, those appointed from external employers join the NHS at the bottom of the scale. The expectation is that all staff will meet the required standards and will, therefore, be able to progress on their pay step date.
The pay progression framework is underpinned by the Values Based Appraisal process and is intended to ensure that all staff within each pay band have the appropriate knowledge and skills they need to carry out their roles and so make the greatest contribution to patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be responsible for the timely delivery and reporting of genetic analyses. In addition, to respond to the changing requirements of laboratory in line with our strategic objectives.
The post holders will determine and provide appropriate highly specialist clinical technical analyses selected from a complex repertoire of analyses for designated genetic disorders.
They must demonstrate the ability and experience to work with a team of multi-discipline professionals, to deliver products of work of high quality, whilst achieving an excellent level of internal and external stakeholder satisfaction.
The successful candidates will be able to evidence experience in an environment where changing circumstances are the norm. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the drive, credibility and authority to lead will be required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) provides a comprehensive clinical genetics and laboratory service clinical genetics services to the residents of Wales.
Welsh Government and the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee are investing in the All Wales Medical Genmoics Service to ensure patient equity across the UK in accessing genetic testing methodologies. The service has seen a significant investment to ensure AWMGS stays in the forefront of genomic medicine and develops the best diagnostic genetic services for patients, this includes;
- Expanding solid tumour diagnostic services
- Enhancing and continuously expanding our haematological malignancy service to provide genetic reporting at the point of diagnosis and during treatment, to inform ongoing treatment decisions
- Developing a rapid Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) service
We will be at the forefront of developing these services in the UK.
The Directorate encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the appraisal process.
We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation:
- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
- We trust one another
- We respect each other
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with integrity
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Hons in Biological / Medical Science at 2:1 or 1st/ 2:2 & Msc
Desirable criteria
- Obtained a PhD/Msc (not working towards) in a relevant field
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of clinical genetic/specialist genetic services
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the important development areas within molecular genetic diagnostics
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Good organisation skills
- Experience of problem solving & troubleshooting
- Data analysis skills
- Ability to work well with colleagues/team members at all levels
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an independent manner
- Enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated
- Committed to providing a quality service
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak welsh
- Proven ability to work reliably to tight deadlines under pressure of work
- Experience of development of new technique and troubleshooting existing assays
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hazel Logan
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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